Description
The job itself
A secondment opportunity has arisen for a 5 month period for a legal assistant within the Children and Community Law Team.
The overall purpose is to carry out legal and administrative duties in the Children and Community Services Team in relation to court proceedings and other matters including supporting solicitors with preparation of cases for court.
The posts will involve: the preparation of court bundles including e-bundle packages and online portal applications; liaison with the courts, private practice solicitors, external professional agencies such as medical professionals, police, witnesses and client departments; dispatching documentation; maintaining records and electronic court diaries; answering telephone calls; undertaking room bookings and managing and scheduling court orders and reminders in connection with and support to the work of the team. Good IT skills are desirable.
The post involves dealing with professional clients, members of the public and external organisations and good inter-personal and communication skills are essential. The team works on behalf of a wide variety of client departments and knowledge of Local Government procedure and practice is desirable.